cups chicken stock, plus more as needed (homemade) is best, but prepared

Low salt broth may be substituted

2

tablespoons olive oil

3

tablespoons chopped fresh chives

2

chipotle chilies en adobo, seeds removed and finely chopped

To brine the chicken, put the breast halves in a sealable plastic bag with 1 cup of the orange juice and the salt. Seal carefully, turn the bag to mix the brine thoroughly, and place the bag in a non-reactive bowl or baking pan. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 6.

To make the sauce, sauté the shallots in the butter until they are softened but not browned. Add the wine and reduce to about ½ cup. Add the remaining 2 cups of orange juice, chipotle peppers, and the chicken stock and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce until it is reduced to about 1 cup and coats the back of a spoon. It will develop a shine at this point. The sauce may be made ahead to this point (cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 hours) and reheated just before serving.

Drain the chicken breasts and pat dry. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a sauté pan large enough to hold the chicken without crowding. When pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear on both sides until they are nicely browned, then reduce the heat and cook, covered, until cooked through. The total cooking time will be 12 to 15 minutes.

To serve, reheat the sauce over medium heat (add a splash of stock if it seems too thick). Slice the chicken breasts into ¾ inch thick slices. Each breast will yield about 5 slices. Stir 2 tablespoons of the chives and the chipotle into the sauce. Place the chicken slices artfully on a serving plate and top with the sauce. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serves 4.

Preheat the oven to 400˚F; spray the rack of a roasting pan with nonstick spray. Remove the chicken giblets and neck from body cavity; refrigerate or freeze for another use. Rinse the chicken under cold running water inside and out; pat dry.

Place the lemon, onion, rosemary, thyme, and 5 of the garlic cloves in the body cavitPlace the chicken, breast side up, on the rack in the roasting pan.

Roast 30 minutes; pour the broth and lemon juice over the chicken.Reduce the oven temperature to 325˚F. Roast, basting frequently, until cooked through and the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced in the thickest part, and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 180˚F, about 1 hour longer.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let stand 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, mince the remaining garlic clove. Pour the pan juices into a medium saucepan, skimming off any fat and reserving 1 tablespoon of the juices in a small bowl.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved juices.

Add the wine, minced garlic, shallot, sage, salt, and water to the saucepan;

Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the dissolved cornstarch; cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 1 minute.

Remove the lemon, onion, and herbs from the cavity and discard; carve the chicken and serve with the gravy.

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Combine all dry spices in a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl whisk liquid spices and add chopped vegetables & Habanero pepper. Marinate chicken in liquid mixture for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge it in the spice mixture on both sides. Place in a skillet with melted butter and sear on both sides, approximately 5 minutes on each side or you may grill the chicken and baste it with the marinade.